Stress isn’t about what happens. It is about how you label it.
Two people face the same challenge:
One person becomes consumed by anxiety, while the other views it as an opportunity.
The difference between the two people? Framing.
Most stress isn’t real. It’s a mental glitch, not reality.
Facts:
- Your brain doesn’t react to facts. It reacts to your interpretation of facts.
- The same situation can create panic or perspective, depending on how you frame it.
- Stress isn’t what happens. It is the story you tell yourself about what happens.
The Science:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) proves that reframing stress reduces emotional intensity.
- Neuroscience shows the brain can’t distinguish between a real or perceived threat. Your thoughts shape your reality.
Process – Reframe Stress So It Loses Power | “Neutral Reframe” Rule.
- Instead of “This is a disaster,” say “This is feedback. What’s my next move?”
- Instead of overreacting immediately, pause for 3 seconds.
- Use the 5×5 rule. If it won’t matter in 5 years, don’t give it 5 minutes.
You don’t need to “manage” stress. You need to change how you see it.
Related:
Deprogram Stress | Introduction
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